🌾 Weekend Update: 7/12-7/14 - Events on Martha's Vineyard
Chadwick Stokes, Miss Maybelline, Fabulists, Berry Fest, Hot Dogs + 37 event ideas
Happy Weekend!
🌦 Weekend Weather:
Friday: 🌦 Warm with AM showers, reaching a high of 80°F, somewhat windy.
Saturday: 🌧 Day-long rain expected, slightly cooler at 77°F. Rainy Day Guide Here if you need it.
Sunday: ☀ Mostly sunny and lovely, a high of 81°F with lighter winds.
⏱️ Recently on MVacay
I’m about halfway through my summer bucket list, so I wrote about what I’ve done and what I’m excited to do this summer. The items I picked are hopefully out of your norm or newer. Enjoy!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, July 12
⛵ Vineyard Cup Regatta at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, All Weekend More Info
Annual sailing regatta. Prices vary
🎨 A Papermaking Sampler at Seastone Papers, 9:30-12p More Info
Learn to pull and decorate sheets of pulp for paper. $85
🌿 Botanical Spotlight Tour at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10-11a More Info
Guided walks led by PHA staff to explore plant collections. $5
📚 You Are Alive: Collaborating with Existing Text with Jennifer Tseng at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 1-3p
Workshop on collaborating with meaningful text. $75
🍦 Ice Cream Making on the Farm at FARM Institute, 3-4p More Info
Make ice cream and visit bottle calves. $40
🥕 Blue Ribbon Series: Veggie Sculpture Making at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4:30p More Info
Create veggie sculptures for the Ag Fair contest.
🖼️ Pottery and Glass Art Opening at Merry Farm Pottery, 4-7p More Info
Kiln opening celebration featuring guest artists. Sat too 11-5p
🎉 Generations Picnic at 99 Main Street, Edgartown, 4:30-7p
Family fun activities with food, games, and music. $150 adults, $35 children
🔁🎵 Vineyard Sound Acapella at United Methodist Church, 5p
🏡 Black Homeownership on Martha’s Vineyard: A Special Presentation at Martha's Vineyard Museum, 5:30-7p More Info
Presentation on Black homeownership history on the island. $25
🔁🎵 Friday Music and Food at S&S Kitchenette, 6-10p
🔁🎤 Live Music: Freestyle Fridays with DJ Smooth B at Nomans, 6-9p
🔁🎵 Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, 6:30p More Info
💃 Ghostly Labor by La Mezcla at Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, 7p More Info
Dance performance exploring labor history in the U.S./Mexico borderlands. $58
🎭 Miss Maybelline's Nocturnal Flights Of Fancy at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 7p More Info
A story about a centenarian and an autistic teen forming a friendship. All Weekend
⚾ MV Sharks vs. Valley Bluesox at Shark Tank, 7:05p More Info
Watch the Island's collegiate summer baseball team. $12 grandstand, $8 general, free child
🎷 Sunset Concert Series - Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet at Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, 6-7:30p More Info
Enjoy a special evening of jazz with The Eric Mintel Quartet; bring your own picnic and chairs.
😂 Live Stand-Up Comedy: Tom Cotter with Kerri Louise at Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 7:30p More Info
Enjoy stand-up comedy by Tom Cotter and Kerri Louise. $30
🎸 Live Music: Chadwick Stokes 1972 at Union Chapel, 8p More Info
Concert by Chadwick Stokes, featuring music and activism. $35, Sat too
🦈 Jaws at the Vineyard's Drive-In at the YMCA, 8:30p More Info
Watch the classic film "Jaws" at the drive-in.
Saturday, July 13
🎣 Fluke for Luke Fishing Tournament at Portuguese-American Club
Fishing tournament. $50 adults, $25 juniors (Sun too)
🔁🧑🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info
🔁🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Chilmark Flea Market, 9a-12p More Info
⚰️ Historic Cemetery Tour with Tom Dresser at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 9-10a
Informative cemetery tour led by local historian.
🐐 Native Earth Teaching Farm Tour and Explore at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 10a-6p More Info
Tour the farm and meet the animals. Donations appreciated
🎭 The Fabulists: Theater for Children at Tisbury Amphitheater, 10a More Info
Witty adaptations and new scripts for children.
🍓 Berry Festival at First Congregational Church, West Tisbury, 12-4p
Enjoy berry treats and participate in a raffle.
🎨 Artists Premiere: Max Decker, Jennifer Christy and Jeff Hoerle at Field Gallery, 4-6p More Info
Exhibit featuring works by local artists.
🌾 Meals in the Meadow at FARM Institute, 5-10p More Info
Farm-to-table dinner with live music and auction. $300 ticket
🦕 Jurassic Park at the Vineyard's Drive-In at the YMCA, 8:30p More Info
Watch the classic film "Jurassic Park" at the drive-in.
Sunday, July 14
🔁🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p More Info
🔁🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a-2p More Info
🌭 First Annual Hot Dog Day! at The Grey Barn and Farm, 12-2p More Info
Enjoy Grey Barn hot dogs on freshly baked buns; bring your picnic blanket.
🖼️ Artist Reception at Old Sculpin Gallery, 5-7p More Info
Reception for local artists with refreshments.
🔁🎤 Sundays in the Park followed by Vineyard Haven Band Summer Concerts both at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30p-9:30p
📚 Author Talk: Amor Towles - Table for Two at Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center, 7p More Info
Discussion with bestselling author Amor Towles. $50
📅 Save The Date
July 15 - Indian Night Pop Up at Eleven Circuit
July 15 - Paint and Sip at Old Sculpin Gallery
July 16 - MVY Radio Summer Concert Series: Victoria Cardona at Patio, Winnetu Oceanside Resort
July 16 - Sounds Like Summer Music Series: Peter Halperin & Friends at Edgartown Public Library
July 16 - MV Sharks vs. North Shore Navigators at Shark Tank
July 16 - Chilmark Summer Dance Party IV with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at Chilmark Community Center
July 17 - Union Chapel Free Wednesday Noon Concerts: The Vineyard Sound at Union Chapel
July 17 - Vanilla So Black at Polly Hill Arboretum
July 17 - Comedy with TBD Improv at The Barn, Bowl & Bistro
July 18 - The Cottagers, Inc.'s 37th Annual House Tour at Cottagers' Corner
July 18 - Annual Book Sale at Oak Bluffs Public Library
July 18 - Overcome at Grange Hall
July 19 - Gullah Geechee Foodways Experience at 15 Island Inn Road
July 20 - Annual Portuguese Feast at the PA Club
July 20 - Truth and Joy Diversity Celebration at The Tabernacle
July 20 - Featherstone Gala
July 20 - Catboat Parade of Sail at Edgartown Harbor
July 21 - Womanists At The Inkwell at Union Chapel
July 20-21 - Annual Portuguese Feast
July 21 - Possible Dreams Fundraiser
July 21 - Vineyard Haven Band at Owen Park
July 21 - MV Author Series with Percival Everett: James at Chilmark Community Center
July 21 - Moonrise Kayak Tours at Felix Neck
July 21 - My Dead Dad (Short Film + Discussion) at MV Film Center
July 22 - Jewish Culture Festival
July 25 - Edgartown Garden Stroll at The Carnegie
July 27 - Children’s Festival at The Tabernacle
July 26-28 - Martha’s Vineyard Tennis Open at Farm Neck
Way more events here: 📅 Save the Date: Martha's Vineyard Big Events 2024!
📍Business, Restaurant + Random Updates
Restaurant Updates
Midnight Taco will now be open starting this week Wednesday-Sunday 11a-Late
Dock Street Coffee Shop is now open for a Burger Shift from 3:30-8:30 Thursday-Sundays.
Black Dog Bakery Cafe - Wednesday Night Clam Boils (5-8p), Saturday Night BBQs (5-8p) and Sunday Brunch (11a-3p) with live music!
📌 Quick Reference:
As always: Times, Dates + Events Are Subject to Change! You can always find the most updated, searchable version at MVacay.com
Suuuuch a fantastic round-up of events! I love these! I wanted to share there is a website for the Catboat Parade! https://oldsculpingallery.org/catboats
And Catboat Coffee Co. will be doing a pop-up at the Old Sculpin Gallery for the whole week of the Catboats exhibit! 7/22-7/26 during gallery hours!